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Neighbourhood Guide

Hastings-Sunrise

East of downtown, Hastings-Sunrise is an unpolished family neighbourhood known for its old-fashioned delis and bakeries—with prices just as old fashioned. No shortage of family entertainment either: in winter, it’s home to the Vancouver Giants; in summer, the Pacific National Exhibition and Playland keep things lively

By published Jun 1, 2009

North Shore

The affluent cities of North Vancouver and West Vancouver are famous for their sweeping views of downtown (and, on a clear day, Vancouver Island), picturesque shopping villages, and proximity to world-class skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and mountain-biking terrain. (That local adage about skiing and kayaking on the same day originates here)

By published Jun 1, 2009

Gastown/Chinatown

The gentrification of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhoods continues unabated, with an impressive slate of new stores and restaurants opening in the past year, and more heritage conversions coming on the market

By published Jun 1, 2009

West End

Leaving the swanky uptown vibe to the rest of the downtown peninsula, the West End is known for its lively, inexpensive eateries, aging character buildings, and stunning vistas of English Bay.

By published Jun 1, 2009

Kerrisdale

Sleepy small-town atmosphere, elegant homes, and upscale shops make Kerrisdale one of the loveliest neighbourhoods in which to while away an afternoon

By published Jun 1, 2009

South Granville

Occupying prime real estate between Shaughnessy and downtown, South Granville is chockablock with elegant home-design stores, luxury clothing boutiques, private art galleries, and some of the finest restaurants in town. An afternoon here is a date with the good life

By published Jun 1, 2009

Cambie Village

Construction of the Canada Line subway down Cambie Street has wrapped, leaving behind an attractive new streetscape and a number of new, locally focussed businesses and amenities. This is a neighbourhood on the verge

By published Jun 1, 2009
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